I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted to see you one time laughing
I only want to see you laughing in the purple rain

Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you bathing in the purple rain

I never wanted to be your weekend lover, no, baby, no
I only wanted to be some kind of friend
Cause, baby, baby, I could never steal you from another
It's such a shame, such a shame that our friendship had to end

Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you underneath the purple rain

Honey, I know, I know, I know the times are changing, ooh baby
It's time we all reach out for something new, that means you too
You say you want a leader, but you can't seem to make up your mind
I think you better close it and let me guide you to the purple rain

Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you, only want to see you laughing in the purple rain...